AutoZone – Single-Tenant Absolute NNN Ground Lease Investment

701 N Lexington-Springmill Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
Price $894,000
Cap Rate 5.00%
NOI $44,720

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Spencer O’Donnell
714-400-6267

Property Description

Investment Overview

We are pleased to present an opportunity to acquire a single-tenant, absolute triple-net (NNN) ground lease AutoZone in Mansfield, Ohio, 100% leased to a nationally recognized and investment-grade (S&P: BBB) automotive retailer. The offering features approximately 14 years of firm lease term remaining, providing long-term, passive income with zero landlord responsibilities.

The lease is corporately guaranteed by AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO), a publicly traded Fortune 500 company with a $56 billion market cap and an industry leader in aftermarket automotive parts and accessories. The absolute ground lease structure eliminates all landlord obligations, including roof, structure, and capital expenditures, offering a truly passive, management-free investment.

This offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire a net lease asset at a small price point, a segment of the market with limited available inventory. Assets of this size are particularly attractive for 1031 exchange buyers seeking to round out larger transactions, as well as investors looking for entry-level access to institutional-quality net lease real estate, supported by a long-term lease, corporate guarantee, and passive ownership structure.

Mansfield is the county seat of Richland County with direct access to U.S. Route 30 and Interstate 71, providing connectivity to Columbus, Cleveland, and the broader Midwest region. As a regional retail hub supported by healthcare, education, and manufacturing, the market provides a stable economic foundation for long-term net lease investments.

The property is strategically located in Ontario (Mansfield), Ohio at a hard corner intersection (27,346 vehicles per day) along a primary commercial corridor with strong visibility and consistent traffic flow. The 1.33-acre site is an outparcel to The Ontario Center Shopping Mall, anchored by Avita Health Systems – Ontario Hospital, a full-service modern hospital campus employing over 2,000 people across the Avita System in Richland County. The location also benefits from proximity to national retailers and established residential neighborhoods, supporting steady consumer demand driven by daily needs. According to Placer.ai, the location ranks in the top 85% of AutoZone locations in Ohio and top 71% nationally based on visitation activity, further validating the strength of the underlying real estate and trade area.

Investment Highlights

  • AutoZone – Absolute NNN Ground Lease – 100% leased with zero landlord responsibilities, including roof, structure, and all capital expenditures, providing truly passive ownership
  • 14 Years of Firm Lease Term Remaining – Newer 2020 construction – Long-term, stable income stream with no near-term rollover risk
  • Corporate Guarantee (NYSE: AZO | S&P: BBB) – Backed by a publicly traded Fortune 500 company and industry-leading automotive retailer
  • Rare Small Price Point Net Lease Opportunity – Limited inventory segment attractive to 1031 exchange buyers and investors seeking entry-level access to institutional-quality net lease assets
  • Highly Passive Investment Structure – Ground lease format minimizes risk and eliminates ongoing management and capital expenditure exposure
  • Necessity-Based Retailer – AutoZone operates in a recession-resistant sector driven by non-discretionary vehicle maintenance and repair demand
  • Signalized Hard Corner Location (27,346 VPD) Strong visibility and access along a primary commercial corridor – 20 parking spaces (2.9 spaces per 1, 000 SF)
  • Outparcel to Regional Healthcare Anchor – Located adjacent to Avita Health Systems – Ontario Hospital, a full-service medical campus employing 2,000+ people and generating consistent daily traffic
  • Strong Retail Corridor Fundamentals – Surrounded by national retailers, service-oriented businesses, and established residential neighborhoods
  • Top-Tier Site Performance (Placer.ai) – Ranks in the top 85% of AutoZone locations in Ohio and top 71% nationally based on visitation activity
  • Excellent Regional Connectivity – Direct access to U.S. Route 30 and Interstate 71, connecting Columbus, Cleveland, and the broader Midwest
  • Diversified Local Economy – Supported by healthcare, manufacturing, education, an d logistics sectors driving sustained consumer demand

Area Demographics

Radius
Population 2025
Median HH Income
Average HH Income
3 miles
18,785
$56,090
$74,305
5 miles
56,315
$53,538
$73,573
10 miles
116,201
$60,322
$77,549